Petey's

250 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Petey's has 20 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 81.4F AND 10 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 80F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 51.5 F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 44.8F, SHREDDED CHEESE 47.0F, SLICED CHEESE 62.0F, SLICED ONION 50.0F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 46.0F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APRX. 80.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2592589 FROM APRIL 11/2024 AS FOLLOWS: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BACK PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS BY THE BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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70
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ONE CONTAINER OF ROAST BEEF AT 51.2 f. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Dec 13, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557054: #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENT IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CASHIER WHO WAS ALSO HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL).
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL), CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Apr 22, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER AND PREP COOLER
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER PANELS OF REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BACK DOOR,CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING PANELS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 15, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED STEAK 111.9F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 109.4F-120.2F,5LBS. COOKED POLISH 117.3F,1LB. COOKED ONIONS 117.3F,15LBS. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 70.9F-87.6F.LOCATED ON OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE GRILL,LOWER PREP TABLES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS) APPX.28LBS.$56.(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS .5 GALLON-RED SALSA 65.1F,2LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 48.9F,4LBS. HOT DOGS 44.4F,2LBS. COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.6F,1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO 45.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 9.5 LBS. .5 GALLONS.$52.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 68.4F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LOWER LEDGE OF 2- REACH IN FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER PANELS OF REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT STOPPER HANDLE UNDERNEATH 3- COMP SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BACK DOOR,OPENING IN WALL UNDER VANITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM,CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING PANELS,LOOSE WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE FOOD MANAGER WITH OUT FACE COVERING AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH MASK UNDERNEATH CHIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO 3-MALE CUSTOMERS STANDING IN LINE AND ORDER FOOD AT WINDOW WITHOUT A FACE COVERING IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERING.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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Jan 6, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2321044: "OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN BEEF THAWING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST THAW FOOD USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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64
Nov 5, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLAINCE.
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP POLICY WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7--38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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78
Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 3 PREP COOLERS: TAZIKI SAUCE @ 59.8F; SLICED TOMATOES @ 59F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 58.9F; SLICED CHEESES 61.7F; SAUSAGE PATTIES @ 60.1F; COOKED CHICKEN @ 48F; RAW CHICKEN @53.2F; ASSORTED SLICED DELI MEATS RANGING FROM 58.1F - 61F AND POLISH SAUSAGES @ 50.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS OR 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES 10LBS OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE VALUED AT $200. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES: FRONT PREP COOLER @ 70.5F; FRONT PREP COOLER @ 71.1F, AND REAR PREP COOLER @ 60.1F. REAR PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION 7/21/17. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE, SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. LAST INVOICE IS MAY 2017. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST KEEP CURRENT LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT HAND SINK @ 77.2F, AND HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 76.6F. MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER, AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MUST HAVE AVAILABLE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPER STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR, SIDES AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030(C).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Jul 21, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AND STORED IN PREP COOLER; HOT DOG 74.5F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 55.6-60.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.1-57.4F, CORNED BEEF 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 49.6F, TURKEY 49.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $75 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, AT 55.8 F DEGREES, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (3 PANS OF SHAVED ITALIAN BEEF (5LBS), 2/5LB BAGS OF SLICED ITALIAN STYLED SEASONED BEEF, 17LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 11LBS OF RIBS, 15LBS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 3LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE )LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.7-55.2 F DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F BELOW. APPROX. WT.61LBS AND APPROX. VALUE $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLED ON TOP, LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AT BOTTOM OF 11/2" GAP ACROSS BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Feb 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, TOUCHING EQUIPEMENT, REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA, THEN HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 45, FROM 4/22/2015, #1533188 NOT CORRECTED. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING INFORMATION, PROOF OF COMPLETION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, ALL REFRIGERATORS, DEEP FRYERS, INST. TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN 3 COMP. SINK AREA NOT CLEAN. INST. TO CLEAN AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT CLEAN, NOT STORED PROPERLY. INST. TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER.
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Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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82
Apr 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A BROKEN(LEAKY) PIPE AND A SLOW DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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78
Dec 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY, GIVEN SCHOOOL INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR AROUND THE NORTH FRYER/GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, BETWEEN HOODS, AND UNDER NORTH HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
35
86
Dec 9, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT SLL TIMES.
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95
Nov 20, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petey's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petey's on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petey's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Petey's.

Has Petey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Petey's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petey's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Petey's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Petey's is inspected around two times per year on average.